Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
miser
ID:
513292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 392 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512624



Common Names

  • Miser Restio
  • Miser Reed
  • Miser Rush


Searching for Restio miser? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Restio miser (also called Poor man's reed, among many other common names) is a species of perennial grass-like plant native to South Africa. It grows in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and along the edges of streams and rivers. It has long, thin, yellow-green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Restio miser has non-medical uses such as being used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of fuel and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Restio miser has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single round leaf.

Searching for Restio miser? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Restio miser is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows in a clump-like form. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Restio miser

Restio miser can be found in South Africa, and is found in the fynbos and renosterveld vegetation types.

Restio miser FAQ

What is the scientific name of Restio miser?

Restio miser

What is the common name of Restio miser?

Miser's Restio

What is the natural habitat of Restio miser?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Restio genus

Restio acockii, Restio alticola, Restio arcuatus, Restio aridus, Restio aureolus, Restio bifarius, Restio bifidus, Restio bifurcus, Restio bolusii, Restio brachiatus, Restio brunneus, Restio burchellii, Restio capillaris, Restio cincinnatus, Restio coactilis, Restio colliculospermus, Restio communis, Restio confusus, Restio corneolus, Restio curviramis, Restio cymosus, Restio debilis, Restio decipiens, Restio degenerans, Restio dispar, Restio distans, Restio distichus, Restio distractus, Restio dodii, Restio duthieae, Restio echinatus, Restio egregius, Restio ejuncidus, Restio eleocharis, Restio esterhuyseniae, Restio exilis, Restio festuciformis, Restio filicaulis, Restio filiformis, Restio fourcadei, Restio fragilis, Restio fraternus, Restio fuscidulus, Restio fusiformis, Restio gaudichaudianus, Restio gossypinus, Restio harveyi, Restio helenae, Restio hystrix, Restio implicatus,

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References